DIRAE study: Seasonal allergic rhinitis distribution in Spain
Allergol. immunopatol
; 41(3): 151-157, mayo-jun. 2013. graf, tab
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ABSTRACT
Background: National epidemiological study to observe if among patients with pollinic seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), there are differences between those visited by primary care physicians (GPs) or allergists (ALs). Methods: 758 and 739 adults were recruited respectively by GPs and ALs. The physicians filled in a questionnaire: ARIA classification, prescribed treatment, and asthma incidence. The patient completed a visual analogical scale (VAS) to evaluate the severity of the rhinitis. Rhinitis control (controlled, partially controlled, and not controlled) was assessed by physician and patient. Results: No significant differences were found among patients visited by GPs or ALs concerning the ARIA classification and rhinitis severity. Treatment with oral antihistamines was 92.3% and 89.3% for GPs and ALs, respectively. The use of nasal corticosteroids was 76.7% and 60.4% for GP and AL patients, respectively. 31.9% of the patients visited by the ALs were treated with immunotherapy. The use of alternative medicine was 10.9% and 7.6% in GP and AL patients, respectively. The perception of controlled rhinitis was similar among patients (40.0%) and doctors (40.1%), although patients referred differences depending if they were visited by GP (44.8%) or AL (34.9%). Asthma prevalence was higher in those who suffered persistent as compared to intermittent rhinitis (OR=1.81, 95% CI: 1.392.36, p<0.001), and moderate/severe vs. mild rhinitis (OR=1.68, 95% CI: 1.052.68, p=0.029). Conclusion: The patients with pollinic SAR visited by GPs or ALs show no differences in severity. Less than half of the patients can be considered as controlled (AU)
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Collection:
06-national
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ES
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Asthma
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Allergol. immunopatol
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article